Uneven, bumpy ground: Your mower dips and bounces instead of gliding smoothly — a sure sign the soil beneath has been disturbed. Another sign that squirrels are visiting your yard is disturbed garden ...

New trash carts around Indianapolis have sparked conversation about the city's yard waste disposal policies. Here's a ...

With innovative hillside landscape ideas, such as terraced beds and low-maintenance plants, you can make the most of a sloped ...

Before you stash your garden tools away for the season, take a few minutes to clean off all dirt and plant bits. This helps ...

Fall leaves may help nourish the lawn, but too much coverage will do more harm than good. Learn how many leaves is too many ...

While many see fallen leaves as a chore, they can actually be beneficial for the landscape. Here's how they can help.

Portland homeowners can transform soggy backyards into functional ecosystems while qualifying for city discounts on ...

“It is important to winterize roses after several hard frosts have occurred, but before the ground freezes,” she said. “Winterizing too early keeps the stems warm and moist, which promotes the growth ...

The city’s sanitation department sets goals for expanding composting and rethinking its recycling infrastructure as it looks ...

For years I’ve been advising readers not to rake leaves. This advice initially was a result of my traveling to Asia one fall and discovering upon my return that all the leaves I didn’t rake that year ...

Insurance companies are dropping customers as the cost of disasters goes up. Some communities in California are working to ...